The Pendleton County Wildcats varsity soccer team was defeated by the Harrison County Thoroughbreds in the 38th District Boys Soccer Championship by a score of 2-1. Both teams will advance to regional play which starts tonight in Harrison County.

By: Sam McClanahan, Reporter

So close. It's cruel how something you work hard for over a long period of time can be lost within a matter of seconds. Just like that.

So was the case last Thursday night in the final seconds of the 38th District championship, yet another classic being played between Pendleton County and border rival Harrison County. Both teams competing at the highest level, with neither deserving to lose. But someone had to lose. Then it happened. With the score knotted at a goal apiece, and the clock winding down, Harrison County converted a game-winning shot from well beyond 40 yards out; the ball ricochetting off the crossbar and going into the net.

By: Sam McClanahan, Reporter

The magical run that was the 2012 season came to a heartbreaking and historically unfavorable end for the Cincinnati Reds
last Thursday when they were eliminated by the San Francisco Giants in a decisive Game 5 on the National League Divisional Series.

In victory, the Giants accomplished something never before done in major league history; rallying from a two games to none
deficit to win three consecutive road games and move on to the NLCS.

Front row from left: #41 Trey Mallory, #60 Devin Rarrieck, #3 Colton Ball, #38 Elijah Field, #2 Daniel Sander, #12 Logan Purcell, #20 Grant Hornobeck, #17 Jordan Smith, #32 Griffin Appleman, #92 Jaxston Mitchell. Middle Row:  Coach John Field, Dakota Winkle, Tommy Mounts, Cain Baker, Austin Stull, Ethan White, Logan Fugate, Royce Saunders, Mike Dewald, Reese Roseberry, Cain Stophlet, Trea Marsh, Head Coach Walt Hornbeck.  Back row:  Coach Jim White, Easton Cook, Ronnie Pennington, Luke Nordheim, Chris Lovelace, Kyle Kassee, Jacob Wagnor, Jerry Miller, Bryson Taylor, Jacob Gephart, Coach Ronnie Turner, Coach Monte Smith

With a winning record and some key district wins, the Sharp Wildcat Football Team recorded the first playoff appearance in program history.

“We have had a successful season this year. We posted a winning record and made the schools first playoff appearance in history. Our goal at the beginning of the year was to develop players and implement the varsity system. We have achieved those goals,”  coach Walt Hornbeck commented. “The team has also performed academically in the classroom and with their behavior. We have had mandatory study hall after school throughout the season and it has payed off. They should be complimented for all their hard work on the field and in the classroom.

Lisa Cooper’s Gray team won the Cats’ Cup for the Lower Division with a 4-2 victory over Jennifer Redden’s Blue Team. Front row from left: Luke Alwell, Bryant Brown, Mason Yelton. Back row: Madison Crawford, Logan Cooper, Peyton Gosney, Josie Feeback, Addison McCoy.

Julie Wood’s Purple team won the Cats’ Cup for the Middle Division with a 2-period Sudden Death game vs. Kevin Barnard’s Red Team. Front row, from left: Conway Wyatt, Travis Turner, Lily Stephenson, Alex Beyst. Back row: Gabe Gilbert, Brice Redden, Meagan Fugate, Dalton Hughes Trapp.

While soccer players around the globe tune in by the millions to watch the World Cup, Falmouth was riveted to the youth soccer fields the past weekend for the CATS Cup.  A two-day, single elimination tournament that brought the season to a close for over 130 Pendleton County soccer players.

Playing two sports in a school year takes a commitment to balance, dedication and hard work.

Madison Logan along with several of her classmates plays two varsity sports in one season for PCHS.  On Friday nights, you will see her on the sidelines for the football team cheering for the CheerCats and during the week and Saturdays playing defense for Ladycat Soccer.

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Senior Maggie Miles completed her nine year Ladycat Golf Career at the KHSAA State Tournament with a strong back nine.  She hits her 2nd shot as Ladycat Golf Coach Keaton Belcher follows the flight of the ball.

Eighth grader Holley Hart became the youngest Ladycat to break 100 at the KHSAA State Tournament.  Here she watches her drive the split the fairway.

Nine years ago, a very young Maggie Miles convinced her parents to let her take up the game of golf with the PCHS Ladycat Golf team. Little did she know that she would be one of the Ladycats setting school history and redefining a program for future young golfers to emulate and meet their own success.

Pendleton County's Clay Knight attacks the ball keeping his opponent from gaining the advantage.

By: Sam McClanahan, Reporter

The Wildcats concluded the 2012 regular season last week as the club was able to notch a lop-sided 6-0 win against Paris, but fell in the finale 3-1 against Harrison County.

The 'Cats go into postseason play with an 8-12 record, and tonight will take on St. Pat in the opening round of the 38th District tournament. The Wildcats defeated St. Pat last month at home in a 7-0 rout.

Last Monday, the 'Cats traveled to Paris and defeated the Greyhounds behind the continued strong play of Aven Harper. The senior mid-fielder scored four goals; a feat that he accomplished four times this season, as the 'Cats and Greyhounds battled each other as well as the elements, as torrential rain blanketed the field throughout the night.

Pictured above: Sanian Thomas and Austin Browning battle for the ball during a recreation soccer match. The Pendleton County Youth Recreation Soccer Program finishes up their season Saturday with the Cat’s Cup.

The Pendleton County Youth Recreation Soccer regular season came to a close Saturday and the Cats’ Cup, a single elimination tournament, is the only thing left to play.  Over 130 PC Youth have competed this season at three different levels.

In the lower division, on Friday night, coach McCann’s and coach Cooper’s teams square off at 6:30 p.m. At the same time, coach Tackett and coach Turner’s teams play. The two winning teams will advance to the Final 4 on Saturday.

All three divisions kick the day off at 9 AM.  Rhoton’s team plays the winner of McCann/Cooper.  Redden’s team plays the winner of Tackett/Turner.

In the middle division, Wood and Bennett play at 9 a.m. and Barnard and Beebe play at 10 a.m. The two winning teams play at 11:30 a.m. for the championship.

In the upper division, Tackett and Best start the day at 9 a.m. and Jones/Melton play at 10 a.m.. The two winning teams play at 11:30 a.m. for the championship.

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The seniors of the 2012 Ladycat volleyball team, Mackenzie Horn, Patricia Harrison, Jennifer Owen, Sarah Schlueter and Brianna Crouch, have noticed one thing is missing in the gym of PCHS. There are regional basketball banners both region and district. There are individual banners honoring those that have had their number retired.